Smithsonian Science Programs for K–8
Science You Can Trust. Results You Can See.
Smithsonian Programs—The difference is in the development
Dr. Carol O’Donnell, Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center and Dr. Brian Mandell, Division Director of Curriculum and Communications, sat down with us to discuss what research says about experiential learning, teaching engineering, and the importance of a cohesive storyline for science when implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.
- Build toward students answering a question or solving a problem
- Deepen student understanding through lesson-by-lesson progression
- Raise test scores in science, math, and reading
- Improve students' science and engineering practices
- Help all students learn
- Engage students in 3D learning and 3D assessments
- Transition smoothly to NGSS with point-of-use support
- Differentiate instruction
Awards and Recognition
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom receives All-Green Rating from EdReports
